Electronic resources librarian vs film librarian

The differences between electronic resources librarians and film librarians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an electronic resources librarian and a film librarian. Additionally, an electronic resources librarian has an average salary of $51,325, which is higher than the $42,214 average annual salary of a film librarian.

The top three skills for an electronic resources librarian include electronic resources, library services and collection development. The most important skills for a film librarian are patients, medical terminology, and customer service.

Electronic resources librarian vs film librarian overview

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Film Librarian
Yearly salary	$51,325	$42,214
Hourly rate	$24.68	$20.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,502	1,308
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Associate Degree, 28%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Electronic resources librarian vs film librarian salary

Electronic resources librarians and film librarians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Film Librarian
Average salary	$51,325	$42,214
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	Between $27,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Philadelphia, PA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between electronic resources librarian and film librarian education

There are a few differences between an electronic resources librarian and a film librarian in terms of educational background:

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Film Librarian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Associate Degree, 28%
Most common major	Interior Design	Business
Most common college	New York University	University of Pennsylvania

Electronic resources librarian vs film librarian demographics

Here are the differences between electronic resources librarians' and film librarians' demographics:

	Electronic Resources Librarian	Film Librarian
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 25.8% Female, 74.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 76.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 4.9% White, 76.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between electronic resources librarian and film librarian duties and responsibilities

Electronic resources librarian example responsibilities.

Manage integrated library system including OPAC, serials control, cataloging and acquisitions.
Implement EZProxy and an OpenURL link resolver to improve access for state employees.
Upload e-journal MARC records in ILS system.
Coordinate the cataloging of electronic/digital materials with MARC records.
Utilize electronic resources to create reports and spreadsheets from research and statistical information.
Provide interlibrary loan service through OCLC.

Film librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
File film, answer phones and make cd's of patient mri's.
Fax radiology reports under HIPPA guidelines.
Transfer radiographic images to/from storage media (CDs).
Publish and report playlists to record companies and radio stations.
Input patient information (PACS) to include digitizing outside images.

Electronic resources librarian vs film librarian skills

Common electronic resources librarian skills

Electronic Resources, 21%
Library Services, 10%
Collection Development, 9%
Management System, 6%
Library System, 6%
Library Resources, 5%

Common film librarian skills

Patients, 34%
Medical Terminology, 11%
Customer Service, 7%
Film Library, 5%
HIPAA, 3%
Film Jackets, 3%

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